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あとぜき : atozeki | define meaning
atozeki
Definition
Noun
- Close the door (after opening it); close the door behind you; keep the door closed
- あとぜきせんか。
atozeki sen ka.
"Do you mind closing the door behind you?" - あとぜきおねがいします。
atozeki onegai shimasu.
"Please close the door behind you"
- あとぜきせんか。
Etymology
From あと【後】 ato "after, later" and the rendaku form of せき【塞き・堰き】 seki "to dam; to block, to shut".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | あとぜき |
| Romanization | atozeki |
意味：とをしめなさい【戸を閉めなさい】
あとぜき
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, February 16). あとぜき : atozeki | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6918/atozeki/.